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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,065.32, 4,597.98 and 1,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,065.32, 4,597.98 and 1,013.48 is: 1,520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,065.32 : 4,597.98 = 1,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,065.32/4,597.98 = 1,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,065.32x = 4,597.98 × 1,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,065.32x = 4,659,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,960.77/3,065.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.22

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